| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $245.99 | 13.204% | $278.4705 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.45 | 3.582% | $149.6242 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.27 | 13.204% | $178.0359 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.53 | 7.835% | $39.3921 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.61 | 11.342% | $105.3407 | $105.34 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.92 | 9.125% | $58.8402 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.58 | 5.373% | $136.5423 | $136.54 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.35 | $946.2459 | $946.24 | $946.25 | $946.10 | |